Cooking With Alcohol Backpacking Stoves

There are many different types of camping and backpacking stoves on the market, but a favorite that has been around for a long time is the alcohol stove. This is a very basic kind of stove that is easy to use, cheap to either make yourself or purchase, and it burns clean with little waste. Though the heat output is less than other fancier options, it is the perfect option if you are going to be cooking lightly on a backpacking trip. The types of food that cook up well include pastas, dehydrated meals and rice dishes, which are all one-pot meals.

Things You'll Need

  • Heet alcohol
  • Alcohol stove
  • Pot with lid
  • Matches or lighter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour about 1 oz. of alcohol into the receptacle in your stove. Light the alcohol.

    • 2

      Set up your pot stand around the stove once it is fully lit. Make sure that it is on stable ground.

    • 3

      Fill your pot with water, and place it on the pot stand, double-checking that it is stable, and put the lid on to help it boil most efficiently.

    • 4

      Add pasta, soup or vegetables to the boiling water, or add the water to a dehydrated meal, or to a drink mix for a hot drink.